Weaver underwent a third operation in January in relation to the knee injury he suffered in the first game of the 2010 season, and this particular procedure had the modest goal of allowing Weaver to lift his left foot. That obviously puts him behind the normal recovery schedule for an ACL tear. It goes without saying that this is a terrible development for Weaver and the Eagles, as he was the rare fullback who could cause damage as a ballcarrier.

Weaver seems resigned to seeing fewer carries this season, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "Mike Bell and LeSean McCoy back there is going to be a great duo. Maybe sprinkle me in a little bit. Those guys are going to be the workhorses."